Prevention of Feed Contamination
Controlling mold growth and mycotoxin production is
very
important to
the feed manufacturer
and
livestock producer. Control of mold growth in feeds can be
accomplished by keeping moisture
low, keeping feed fresh, keeping equipment clean, and using mold
inhibitors. Grains and other dry
feed such as hay should be stored at a moisture level 14 percent
or
less to discourage mold
growth.
Aeration of grain bins is important to reduce moisture migration
and
to keep the feedstuffs dry.
Prepared by
Mary Beth Genter, Extension Toxicology Specialist
Winston M. Hagler, Director of NCSU Mycotoxin Laboratory
Jeff A. Hansen, Extension Animal Science Specialist
Bob A. Mowrey, Extension Animal Science Specialist
Frank T. Jones, Editor, Extension Poultry Science
Specialist
Matt H. Poore, Extension Animal Science Specialist
Lon W. Whitlow, Extension Animal Science Specialist
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